Your conversations, all in one place.
Start a direct message, create a weather group, or join one with an invite code.
Live Weather Radar
Animated NEXRAD reflectivity loops from Iowa Environmental Mesonet or RainViewer; latest radar-site velocity from IEM.
Official NWS Alerts
Current warnings and watches direct from the National Weather Service.
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Report Severe Weather
Send a spotter observation to the Xtraweather review team.
Your submitted reports
See whether your report was received, reviewed, or needs more information.
Reports must be independently verified before the owner forwards them. Submitted photos are stored privately.
Notification center
Messages, NWS alerts, storm report status, and announcements from Xtraweather.
Settings
Personalize your StormChat experience and notifications.
👤 My profile
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🔔 Push notifications
Get notifications even when the tab is closed, after allowing browser permission.
On iPhone, first install StormChat from Safari → Add to Home Screen. Browser/phone controls the sound of closed-app push alerts.
Categories
🔊 In-app notification sounds
Your uploaded MP3 sounds are played within StormChat after a tap or other user interaction has enabled audio.
Xtraweather Control Center
Create targeted or community notifications, and update incoming reports.
📋 Recent storm reports
Choose status or send a separate Report Update to the person who filed the report.